Business Setup Document Checklists for the UAE
Most UAE company setups need a short list of documents, and having them ready speeds up approval for the licence, visas and bank account.
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What to know about Checklists
Company formation
Passports, photographs, trade names and activity description.
Visas
Passport, photograph, licence and establishment card copies.
Bank account
Licence, incorporation documents, ID and source of funds.
Corporate shareholders
Attested incorporation documents and board resolution.
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We recommend an option and give an itemised quote.
Prepare documents
We list and prepare the documents you need.
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We submit the application and handle follow-ups.
Launch and support
We support visas, banking, accounting and compliance after launch.
What to prepare
Send us what you have and we will confirm what is missing.
- Passport copy of every shareholder and manager
- A short description of your business activity and plans
- Copy of the trade licence and incorporation documents, if the company already exists
- Details of how many visas or team members you plan to have
- Anything else we ask for once we understand your case
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Why choose Maven& for Checklists
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One consultant coordinates your application from start to finish, so you never repeat yourself to a new team.
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Every quote lists government fees and service fees line by line, with no hidden extras after you sign.
Checked against official sources
We work from official government guidance and confirm current requirements before we file.
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Checklists: frequently asked questions
Passport copies of shareholders and managers, a photograph, three proposed trade names and an activity description.
Corporate shareholder documents usually do.
The licence, incorporation documents, IDs and source of funds, plus bank-specific items.
Yes. We offer a free document check.
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